Natalie Hemsley

Nov14

Cali Trip-Knotts Berry Farm

We started our day off super early. Nyla was up around 5am and we weren’t leaving to Knotts till 9am so we had lots of time to play. Once 9am rolled around we were headed off to Knotts. Nyla was all dressed and ready in her Peanuts shirt. We started off of course in Camp Snoopy where all the kiddie rides were. Nyla’s first ride was the Camp Snoopy Bus. She just loves “the wheels on the bus go round and round” song and I kept singing her that song while we were waiting to get on. She was super excited to get in the bus. I was not sure what her reaction was going to be to this bus that goes up and around and drops down. I knew she would feel those butterflys. I know I did a little and it was a kiddie ride. Once we started going she did really good. She kept waving to grandma and grandpa, but once we came to the drop she did grab me tight and bury her face into my body and then once we were just moving around and up she would look for them and again and get all excited. Even from way up high she had no problem looking down and finding her grand parents.

Next we were off to this other ride that was simple. Just some little trucks that go around and they have steering wheels and honking horns that the kids love to honk. She laughed each time she heard the horns. She loved it and was just relaxed as we went around. There were a couple other rides we wanted to do but the lines were a little long for her to wait, and one of the rides I was super excited for her to go on was not there anymore. I was so bummed!

The carousel was next. I thought she would be totally fine cause she has gone on it before but she just didn’t want to sit on a horse so luckily we did find one seat to just sit down together.

It was lunch time so we just stayed in Camp Snoopy and had lunch at a little cafeteria. Nyla got a nice collectible snoopy lunch box where her food came in. That made her so happy. We just shared some chicken strips cause unfortunately America thinks fried foods and fatty foods is what we should feed kids. They always only have fried stuff, fatty burgers and hot dogs, grilled cheese that was smothered in butter and cheese. I just don’t get it. So I figured I would end up eating her food cause she doesn’t eat much and I got a bowl of strawberries in case she wanted some fruit cause she just loves fruit. She ended up snacking on some goldfish and teddy grahams. She was more interested in putting her snacks in her lunchbox.

Then we just browsed around the park. I haven’t been there in so long so it is fun to reminisce and see what new things they put in. Can’t believe they tore out the Dinosaur ride :( She would have loved it. I just love the western feel of Knotts Berry Farm, and all the craft shops are the best. I love they had a holiday stand with fun holiday wooden decorations for that nice antique Christmas feel. My favorite. I was so tempted to buy some stuff but I talked myself out of it. I kinda regret it now cause the prices were really good.

We then made our way to the Train. Nyla was ready and excited to get on. She loved looking out of the train cart. She didn’t really mind the bandits when they came into our cart. But of course my dad gets his typical “Hey it’s Rod Stewart” comments, haha. I think some one asked to take a picture of him. Its a regular thing whenever we are out. When we got off Nyla was actually trying to make her way back to get on.

Now Nyla was getting really groggy and tired. My No Naptime Nyla was starting to lose it yet just didn’t want to nap. There is just so much going on and so loud from all the roller coasters I guess I don’t blame her. We gave it another try and put her in the stroller with her bottle and it looked like she might nap so we headed over to Montezoomas Revenge. One of my favorites and my first upside down ride that I went on right when I was the height to go. I remember always going and my brother and dad would go on and I wanted to go so bad. I was always super brave and loved stuff like that. I was always too short. Once I could finally go I remember when we took off cause it just takes off super fast and I was still pretty little and it was my first super fast take off coaster too so my head flew forward and I couldn’t bring it back cause of the pressure so my dad had to pull it back and hold it. I loved it though, haha. Sorry kinda random but that ride always brings back such great memories. Me and my dad were both kinda nervous cause we haven’t been on a roller coaster in a while. It was sooo much fun. I could go on it over and over. We so wanted to go on Excelerator which takes off super fast too but way faster and Boomerang but the lines were long and Nyla was actually up when we got off Montezoomas. Oh well, at least we got one it. It was worth it. I know we will be back again. There were a bunch of cool new rides that I can’t wait to go on!

After that we tried to take Nyla on another ride but she was getting cranky to wait so we thought lets get a funnel cake before she gets super cranky. A total must to get at Knotts. Sooo good!! We found a nice shady log area that actually calmed Nyla down cause it was in the shade with trees all around and she could walk around. It was a super nice clear day, warm 80 degree sunshine. We enjoyed our funnel cake and Nyla enjoyed her fritos. I never knew she would like them. Not something I would normally give her but I thought it was better that some fried food with tons of sugar. So happy my girl isn’t crazy for sugary stuff. Just fruit mainly. We just hung out there for a little while cause Nyla was being good and hanging out and watching all the other kids around us. Then walked around more shops.

We had a long day. We were there from 10am till 4pm. I was shoked. I was expecting to be there only a couple hours. Nyla did so good especially with being up so early in the morning and not even getting a nap in. I haven’t had my phone all trip cause the charger is broken or the phone, not really sure, but I didn’t even know what time it was. I was bummed I didn’t get to plan something with Ronie and Charlie Rain. Time just flew by, not what I expected at all. We went and checked out our pictures we got taken. Then we were headed out to enjoy some of the outside the park shops. They have such great shops there. I just love their doll shop. I would always get a nice new Lee Middleton doll when we came. I love collecting dolls and can’t wait to start mine and Nyla’s collections. They had some great precious moment dolls I just wanted to get. We stopped at the ever famous pie shop for my mom to get her boysenberry pie. We didn’t  do the Chicken restaurant cause that place always has a crazy line like no other. We did stop by the Snoopy gift shops for some fun toys for Nyla. Luckily at this time she did finally fall asleep so we could shop in peace and take our time. They had some of the most amazing Christmas decoration shops. It was beautiful. Then we were headed over to my Babushka’s house for her to see Nyla. Nyla was a little cranky cause she didn’t get too long of a nap in so she was a little difficult but we weren’t there too long.

Back home and we finished the day off like any Saturday should be finished….. In In Out!!!

Tomorrow’s agenda: Breakfast at my house with Josh’s mom in the morning so she can enjoy Nyla, Jill’s Baby Shower at 3pm, My mom’s taking Nyla to my grandma’s to visit with some family while I am at the shower. Lucille’s Smokehouse Bbq for dinner with the family, score!! And I need to fit in Pinkberry!!

  • http://twitter.com/HappyHrWife Laura Lewis

    Was the Dinosaur ride you were looking forward to? It closed down a few years ago… such a disappointment! Love seeing all your pix from your trip to Cali! Seems like you guys had a blast. I also think it’s funny about the Rod Stewart thing, I always wondered how much he got approached about it.

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